660 Social Justice Grants

Discover grants that promote social justice, equity, and human and civil rights. Funding supports advocacy, initiatives, and programs that address discrimination, promote inclusion, and empower marginalized and underserved communities impacted by systemic injustice, racial injustice, prejudice and discrimination based upon their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation.

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Grants, Sponsorships, and In-Kind Donations to Canada Charities for Local and National Project...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, sponsorships, and in-kind donations to Canada registered charities for local and national projects and programs. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: homelessness, mental health and wellness, the environment, food insecurity...

GrantWatch ID#: 215797

Grants to Canada Registered Charities to Benefit Residents in the Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada registered charities to benefit residents in the eligible communities. Funding is intended to support youth and child mental health and increase access to healthy food options. Applicants serving residents in British Columbia, Alberta,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215854

Grants to Canada Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Underserved Children and Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit underserved children and youth. Focus areas for funding include mental health, economic and educational opportunities, and food systems and security. The purpose of funding is to enable young people and...

GrantWatch ID#: 215859

Grants to Ontario Tribes and Nonprofits to Promote Sustainability in Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, charities, and qualified donees for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that help promote sustainability to make a real and l...

GrantWatch ID#: 215861

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Programming to Improve the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capacity building and programming to improve the quality of life of children, families, and communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and operational support. Prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 215893

Grants to Ontario Tribal Entities and Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, charities, and qualified donees for programs that promote sustainability in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that help strengthen communities and support residents to make a re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215979

Grants to Maryland Organizations in Eligible Areas to Support Individuals Seeking to Improve t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maryland organizations in eligible areas to support individuals seeking to improve the community. Funding is intended to support organizations led by Black women. Applicants will submit a video entry addressing one of the principles from the N...

GrantWatch ID#: 216142

Grants and In-Kind Support to Arizona Nonprofits to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes for state residents. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits interested in creating a partnership to achieve systems change. Through this grant, organizations are often paired wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 216228

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for initiatives that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects that enhance financial and social opportunities. Requests for capital projects will be considered. The fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 216372

Grants to New York Nonprofit Employers in Eligible Locations to Hire Fellows for Climate Justi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City nonprofit employers in eligible locations to hire fellows for climate justice positions. Funding is intended to provide people from priority populations with work experience, professional development, and mentoring while also promoting climate j...

GrantWatch ID#: 216490

Grants to Canada Trail Operators and Organizations for Projects to Improve the Trans Canada Tr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada trail operators and organizations for activities and projects to improve the Trans Canada Trail. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is available in seven categories: emergency funding, minor maintenance, In...

GrantWatch ID#: 216530

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Justice Projects and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social justice projects and programs. Funding is intended for programs addressing the challenges faced by people affected by displacement and injustice. Supported focus areas include advocacy, power building, movement cross-pol...

GrantWatch ID#: 216768

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Emergency Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofits and government entities for emergency projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for time-sensitive unforeseen expenses that impact the organization's ability to provide services. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216979

Grants to USA Nonprofit and For-Profit Performance Venues and Promoters to Respond to Emergenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit performance venues and promoters to respond to emergencies. Eligible applicants work in the areas of performing arts, comedy, and music. Funding is intended for recovery from emergencies including natural and man-made disasters, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217301

Grants to Maryland IHE Faculty Members to Promote Health Equity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland faculty members at specific institutions of higher education to improve health outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance health and promote health equity by supporting faculty working with local agencies. Grants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217580

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Community Organizations for Projects and Activities that Add...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit and community organizations for projects and activities that address barriers to wellness, safety, and health. Funding is intended for events and programs that directly impact the health of Marylanders. Activities must be aligned with the m...

GrantWatch ID#: 217584

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies to Benefit Communities and Promote Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities for programs and projects that benefit communities and promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that remove barriers to racial and social equity, expand housing opportunities, and involve an...

GrantWatch ID#: 217715

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Government Agencies to Proactively Address Health Gaps in Eligib...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to proactively address health gaps in eligible areas. Applicants must meet with staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to serve as quick responses to requests for in...

GrantWatch ID#: 217804

Grants to Oregon Individuals and Organizations for Events and Festivals in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors such...

GrantWatch ID#: 217874

Grants to British Columbia Equity-Seeking Groups for Community Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia equity-seeking groups and collectives for arts and cultural activities that unite communities in eligible regions. Priority will be placed on activities that benefit Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 218091

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Small-Scale Projects to Foster Social Justice and Racia...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for small-scale projects to foster social justice and racial equity. Funding is intended for projects addressing injustices in the focus areas of criminal reform, youth development, health equity, and econ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218131

Grants to California Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations for Programs Addressing Heal...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit and community-based organizations for programs addressing health equity in eligible areas. Funding is intended for needs outside the regular grant cycles. These needs may include a higher level of funding, a unique pilot program, or a gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 218161

Grants to Canada Registered Charities and Donees for Programs and Projects that Benefit Indige...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada registered charities and donees for programs and projects that benefit Indigenous youth. Grant types include project grants and general operating support. Focus areas for funding include economic opportunity and building capacity, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 218243

Grants to Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming Nonprofits and Tribal Agencies for G...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and tribal agencies for grassroots social justice initiatives. Funding is intended to support groups that tend to be underrepresented in grantmaking. Priority will be given to...

GrantWatch ID#: 218310

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Institutions for Arts and Cultural Programming that Benefits Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for arts and cultural programming that benefits local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry and receive an invite to apply. Funding is intended for initiatives that foster the work of visionary ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 218389

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Institutions for Projects and Initiatives to Expand Humanities St...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for projects and initiatives to expand humanities studies in higher education. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry and receive an invite to apply. Funding is intended for initiatives that foster more equitab...

GrantWatch ID#: 218390

Grants to New York Nonprofit CBOs for Programs and Initiatives that Improve Health Outcomes fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit community-based organizations for programs and initiatives that improve health outcomes for residents in eligible counties. Priority is given to programs that address factors that are linked to health disparities. Programs must take place i...

GrantWatch ID#: 218446

Grants to Canada Organizations for Initiatives to Address the Needs of the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada organizations for initiatives to address the needs of the community. Eligible areas of interest include education, sustainability, community development, arts and culture, and health. Particular attention is paid to projects that support women, DEI, vu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218470

Grants to Colorado and New York Underrepresented Entrepreneurs for Business Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to Colorado and New York entrepreneurs from diverse communities in eligible locations for business growth and development. The purpose of the program is to provide support and assistance for underrepresented and underresourced entrepreneurs. Entreprene...

GrantWatch ID#: 218582

Grants to Texas, Louisiana, and California Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas, Louisiana, and California nonprofit organizations for operating support. Applicants may also request program support. Funding is intended to create inclusive and fair access to opportunity through education. Grants are focused in the regions where trus...

GrantWatch ID#: 218605

Grants to Minnesota Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Communities and Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations to benefit communities and individuals throughout the state. Interested organizations must send an inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs, initiatives, and activities in the focus areas of climate action and pathwa...

GrantWatch ID#: 218615

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and religious organizations, government agencies, and for-profit businesses to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support several types of requests, including general operating assistance, program requests, capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218621

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Initiati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals for initiatives to address global concerns. Eligible focus areas include human rights, the environment, education, conflict resolution, population, energy, reproductive heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 218769

Grants to Virginia High Schools and Agencies to Benefit Low-Income Students in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia high schools and government agencies in eligible locations to expand recreational and educational programming for underserved students. Funding is intended to provide equitable opportunities for students in the community. Grants will allow all studen...

GrantWatch ID#: 218801

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Capacity Building

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for capacity-building. Funding is intended for activities that enable the staff to work more effectively and efficiently. Activities should provide learning opportunities, encourage skill building, and inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219032

Grants to Michigan Organizations to Install and Maintain Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan organizations to install and maintain electric vehicle charging stations for multi-family properties. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote environmentally friendly tran...

GrantWatch ID#: 219085

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Innovative Initiatives to Advance Health Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for innovative initiatives to advance health equity. Funding is intended to support projects that are new and unconventional. Particular emphasis is placed on projects related to reform within the health science kno...

GrantWatch ID#: 219128

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Address Inequities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address inequities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that serve youth who have historically suffered discrimination. Areas of interest include math, science, reading, critical thinkin...

GrantWatch ID#: 219155

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Health Disparities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote health equity for underserved residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve health outcomes, with a focus on serving Black, Brown, immigrant, refugee, and rura...

GrantWatch ID#: 219393

Grants to Oregon Event Producers for New Events in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon event producers for new events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for marketing, planning, operations, event accessibility, and permitting for large-scale events that occur over multiple days. The purpose of the program is to attract new vendors,...

GrantWatch ID#: 219707

Grants to California Tribes and Tribal Entities for Housing Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California Tribes and Tribal entities for housing development. All applicants must meet with the department before applying. Funding is in the form of long-term loans for rehabilitation, new construction, and conversion of non-residential buildings into homes.

GrantWatch ID#: 219896

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes to Support Strategic Campaigns Related to Preemption and H...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribes to provide support for strategic campaigns related to preemption and health equity. Funding is intended for staffing purposes and to cover costs associated with particular campaign tactics. The goal of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219908

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Initiatives to Increase Equity Through the Use of Technology

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for initiatives to increase equity through the use of technology. Funding is intended for programs and projects that aim to reduce disparities and enhance equitable outcomes for historically marginalized grou...

GrantWatch ID#: 219961

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Initiatives to Fight Antisemitism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for activities to fight antisemitism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support innovative community events and programs that further knowledge, heighten awareness, encourage dialogue, promote advocacy efforts, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219987

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Innovative Programs to Promote Social Justice and Kindne...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for innovative programs to promote social justice and kindness. The goal of the program is to support small and large community and civic organizations seeking to repair, heal, and and transform the world....

GrantWatch ID#: 219989

Grants to Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska Individuals for Projects to Improve Neighborhoods and F...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska individuals for projects to improve neighborhoods and foster positive change in local communities. Priority is given to projects that enhance the local quality of life, address inequities, and foster social connect...

GrantWatch ID#: 220005

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Women, Girls, and People with Disabi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of women, girls, and people with disabilities in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include health and well-being, domestic violence, and social justice and equitable opportunities. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 220074

Opportunity for Illinois Nonprofit Organizations to Partner with the Funding Source to Address...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Illinois nonprofit organizations to partner with the funding source to address community issues in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: racism, gun violence, and disparities in Coronaviru...

GrantWatch ID#: 220077

Grants to California and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Increase Environmental Adaptability in Eli...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to increase environmental adaptability in eligible communities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. The funder is particularly interested in solutions for recycling and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 220357

Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations for Collaborative Projects to Strengthen Communities in E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations for collaborative projects to strengthen communities in eligible areas. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Funding is intended for programs focusing on the arts, education, urban design and agri...

GrantWatch ID#: 220358